title: Anodic coupling reactions: exploring the generality of Curtin-Hammett controlled reactions.
abstract: Intramolecular anodic olefin coupling reactions can be compatible with the presence of dithioketal protecting groups even though the dithioketal oxidizes at a lower potential than either of the groups participating in the cyclization. In such cases, product formation is controlled by the Curtin-Hammett Principle. In this study, the generality of such reactions is examined along with the use of alternative reaction conditions to suppress unwanted side reactions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63130, United States.
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Redden
authors.forename: Kevin D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Moeller